ghill40509
Old WM. Tarr Manchester Reserve
Blended American Whiskey — USA
Reviewed
January 1, 2021 (edited January 9, 2022)
My first taste of the new year. I have been anticipating this one and reading about it. Bourbon Obsessed Lexington has the history spot on.
As a bourbon guy that likes some ryes, I am most intrigued as it is blended from both with the largest component (90)% being rye. The distillery (if you can call it that) says all whiskey is sourced in Kentucky but won't say any more. The age of the juice and stated mash bill components on the label make the rye Wild Turkey juice. Hard to say on the Bourbon part but I'm gonna guess Heaven Hill as it was bottled in Bardstown.
So I sipped and sniffed it neat through the early afternoon. Hard to believe it's 114 proof as there is only a faint whiff of ethanol. The nose is very shy, the color light and the body thin. The nose builds slightly with typical rye spiciness and a touch of caramel coming in. Butterscotch is more prominent on the palate with some green apple and rye spice coming in.
I find this one better on ice as the nose is much more alive. It's a nice easy enjoyable sipper. But at 80 it should be. I like it but it will be my only bottle. A friend said he enjoyed but was glad to try mine and will not seek it out
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thank you for the detailed review. you took the thoughts out of mouth on this one pretty much exactly. i got it a bit cheaper than $80, but agree that it comes at a tough price point though i enjoyed it more than expected.
I’d love to try their 12 year but can’t justify their prices. I’ll look for a pour around town but I agree their blend is solid and close to worthy of the price tag but without a wow factor.